Scramble band

In fact, the name comes from the way in which the band moves between formations – members run to each form without using a predescribed path; this is known as scrambling.

The Harvard University Band lays a significant claim to the title with proof of scrambling as early as The Game (Harvard-Yale), November 23, 1946, as well as spelling "Keep 'em Flying" for the Navy and forming an airplane with the drum major twirling his baton as the propeller in 1941.

[1] With Guy Slade as director, baton twirler, and drill master, 74 letters were spelled during the 1930 football season, 29 at the Harvard-Yale game alone.

[3] It is noteworthy to mention that many members are novice skaters, and that most have no previous experience skating while playing an instrument.

[7] In recent years, administrators at many schools have taken steps to rein in their scramble bands' more embarrassing attempts at humor.